Frequently Asked Questions
What is a Controlled Parking Zone?鈥�
A Controlled Parking Zone (CPZ) is an area where all of the kerbside space is managed by way of yellow lines / parking places.
Do I need a permit to park?
Parking controls will only take effect after work is complete across any鈥痭ew zone. We will send out details of when and how to apply for a permit when work nears completion. For further information, you can visit our page.
Will I need to pay to park?
Parking charges will only be introduced after the work is complete. We will contact residents and businesses when work nears completion with everything they need to know.
What are the parking charges?
Details are provided on our parking prices and times page.
I have a blue badge, how might a new CPZ affect me?鈥�
Blue badge holders who live in a CPZ and own a vehicle are entitled to a free permit. They are also entitled to additional visitor permits at a reduced rate. Blue badge holders can park without limit of time and without payment in pay-and-display bays and shared-use bays. The allowance to park on certain yellow lines will still apply.鈥�
What provisions are there for carers?
The Council offers Essential User Parking Permits to qualifying healthcare workers. Carers can currently make use of pay-and-display parking or visitor permits, should they need to park a vehicle within any CPZ. Any blue badge holder would be entitled to receive a double allocation of visitor permits (at reduced cost) that could be used to allow carers to visit. The Council is currently preparing proposals to make additional arrangements for carers, in the form of Carers’ Permits.
How does a Permit Parking Area work?
Only residents of a certain road (or roads) may park in a Permit Parking Area (PPA). Whilst there are no road markings, signs will show that parking is permitted only by specific permit holders. Residents who hold a PPA permit may park elsewhere in the wider zone, however, only those with a specific PPA permit may park within it.
Is it possible to get a permit for a work van, or a company car?
Yes. If you have a work vehicle, then you do need evidence from your place of work to show that you are the main driver of that vehicle, but it is possible to get a permit in such circumstances.
Can I get a permit for my moped or motorbike?
Yes. Permits for motorcycles are currently issued for free.
What are the benefits of a CPZ?鈥�
Parking controls manage who can park and, depending on the type of user, how long they can park for. Long stay parking by non-residents is discouraged, leaving more space for residents and their visitors.鈥疢aximum lengths of stay create a turnover of parking that benefits鈥痓usinesses, improving accessibility for customers.鈥�
Where will I park during any works?
We will work鈥痵treet by street, across different parts of the new zones so you鈥痺ill be able to park in鈥痭eighbouring streets.
Why do we need new lines and signs?
To make sure that we can effectively manage parking, we do need to introduce new signs and road markings. We will keep these to the minimum required. If possible, we will attach signs to existing buildings and railings. We will contact residents or businesses to get鈥痯ermission to do this.
Is the Council proposing controls on private property?
CPZ proposals will only affect roads that have been adopted for maintenance by the Council; adopted roads can be viewed on our statutory list of public roads. Any concerns about restrictions extending onto private land will be subject to further investigation as part of the ongoing review process.